Date:         Fri, 31 Dec 1999 04:37:31 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: another coolant leak and solution
Comments: To: bratjen@direct.ca
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Hi Björn,

I had a similar problem with my '87 GL. Turned out to be an overflow tank 
with a hairline crack underneath (patched with duct tape by PO). I could not 
find any water leaking but always smelled like coolant around the rear. 
Finally, I took the cooling components apart one at a time until I found the 
culprit. $26 from the local VW dealer and I was ready to go.

BenT
San Francisco

'87 Vanagon GL
'88 Fox GL Wagon
'89 Jetta GL
'80 Rabbit pick-up
'83 323i E-30
'81 323i E-21
'79 MB 280TE
'80 MB 300TD
'72 911T Targa
'76 914 (911 powered)

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